I was born in Worthington, MN, and grew up in Spring Valley, MN, where I graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1977 and later the Brown Institute Minneapolis. I've worked in Desoto, MO; Ottumwa, IA; North Platte, NE; Des Moines, IA; and Rochester, MN; Started KDHL June 1, 1987, where I serve as the News and Program Director. From 1997-99, I left news to join sales dept. and returned as the News Director in 1999, continued sales work. In 2002, I also became the Sports Director. Awards: Associated Press in NE in 1985 and 1986, best small market newscast and best documentary both years. Documentary on the 10th anniversary of the exit from Vietnam selected best documentary regardless of market size. In Faribault, News Network awards. 2001, MN Emergency Management Directors Outstanding Media Award. 2009 and 2011, the Region One athletic directors award. October 2014, Angelo Giuliani Award from MN High School Baseball Coaches Assn. 2013 President's Call To Service Award from Barack Obama. 2014, Book of Golden Deeds Award Faribault Exchange Club. 2017 Faribault Daily News Lifetime Achievement Award. Voice of the Carleton Knights since 2003.
Gordy Kosfeld
Faribault Softball Dominates, Baseball Loses Heartbreaker
The Faribault softball team is now hitting .299 on the season with 139 hits in 17 games led by Amanda Cullen's blistering .400 batting average. The Falcons baseball team is hitting under .180 as a team with 66 hits, 36 runs in 16 games. They have 9 extra base hits all season.
Faribault Lakers Drop Game to St. Benedict
The Lakers go to Union Hill on Sunday, May 26, 2024 according to their schedule on the Minnesota Baseball Association website.
Faribault Softball Wins Three Games in Metro Invitational
The wins came for the Falcons despite committing 12 errors on the day including 7 against South St. Paul. Faribault is now 8-7 including 4 straight wins and goes to Winona Monday with a 5:00 p.m. first pitch scheduled.
Faribault Baseball Drops Two Games to Austin
A number of other scores were reported from the region and are included here.
Faribault Softball Blanks Austin While Bethlehem Academy Loses
Rylee Sietsema, senior, got the shutout in the pitching circle for Faribault. Blooming Prairie bats were humming with 12 hits in their Gopher Conference contest.
Faribault Pitcher Dominates Albert Lea
The Falcons clubbed 14 hits in the game at North Alexander Park in Faribault
Northfield and Cannon Falls Cleanup and Garage Sales
From 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024 you can get rid of some unwanted items at the Northfield Maintenance Facility located at 1710 Riverview Drive. Cannon Falls is having garage sales city wide Friday, May 10, 2024 and Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Faribault Softball Falls to State Powerhouse in a Battle
Rylee Sietsema, senior pitcher, threw 135 pitches scattering 7 hits in the 7 inning game.
Northfield Man Injured in Faribault Bike Accident
Faribault Police Chief John Sherwin reported Daniel Ryan Torkelson, 52, was airlifted to Rochester. His injuries were described as significant but non-life threatening.
Minnesota State High School Softball Rankings
The latest Minnesota Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association rankings of high school team in the state was released May 2, 2024. A complete listing for each class is included with a few area teams among the state's elite,